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What Are Considered Chronic Conditions?

Diseases that last for more than a year and require ongoing medical care or limit activities of daily living can be considered chronic. Among the leading causes of death and disability in the United States are chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. With chronic diseases, patients are afflicted with illnesses that persist for a long time and do not go away. There is no permanent cure for many of these conditions, so patients must learn to live with them rather than find a permanent solution. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke), cancer, diabetes, arthritis, back pain, asthma, and chronic depression fall into this category.

What Is Geriatric Care?

Geriatric care focuses on addressing the unique health needs of older adults, aiming to maintain their health, wellness, and independence for as long as possible. Geriatrics is a medical speciality dedicated to the comprehensive care of older adults. Older adults are uniquely prone to the development of certain health issues. This can involve experiencing multiple health problems simultaneously, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.